Fan Stay
Hotel Versey
Historic boutique hotel in Lakeview, within walking distance of Wrigley Field.
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Wrigley Field
Chicago, IL · Capacity: 41,649
About Wrigley Field
The Friendly Confines — one of baseball's most iconic and historic ballparks, home of the Chicago Cubs since 1914. Located in the Wrigleyville neighborhood, the ivy-covered outfield walls, manual scoreboard, and rooftop seating across Waveland Avenue make it one of the most photographed stadiums in the world. Capacity 41,649.
- Opened: 1914
- Capacity: 41,649
- Architect: Zachary Taylor Davis
- Operator: Chicago Cubs
- Home team: Chicago Cubs
- Owner: Chicago Cubs
- Official site: www.mlb.com/cubs/ballpark
Fan Guide · Chicago Cubs
Wrigley Field: ivy, day games and the Friendly Confines
Wrigley Field, opened in 1914, is baseball's second-oldest park and one of its most beloved — the “Friendly Confines,” with ivy-covered outfield walls, a hand-turned center-field scoreboard, and the famous rooftop bleachers on Waveland and Sheffield beyond the walls.
Wrigleyville wraps the park in bars and energy, especially for a classic Cubs day game; it's one of the great walk-up neighbourhoods in American sport.
Below are the Chicago stays, restaurants and bars fans use around Wrigley.
Fan tip: Go to a day game if you can — Wrigley afternoons in Wrigleyville are the quintessential Cubs experience.
Where Fans Stay, Eat & Drink near Wrigley Field
All Chicago hotspots →Hotels, bars, restaurants and things to do near Wrigley Field in Chicago — every pick web-researched and source-cited, closest to the stadium first.
Where to Stay
Fan Stay
Hotel Zachary
Boutique Marriott-affiliated hotel at Gallagher Way directly across Clark Street from Wrigley Field.
Fan Stay
The Chicago Hotel Collection - Wrigleyville
Lakeview hotel about a five-minute walk from Wrigley Field.
25-min walk
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The Hoxton, Chicago
182-room boutique in a converted meatpacking warehouse on Lake and Green in Fulton Market. Closest Hoxton-style boutique to UC.
25-min walk
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Soho House Chicago
108,000 sq ft Soho House in a converted Fulton Market factory — 40-room public hotel, 80-foot rooftop pool, spa.
Fan Stay
Chicago Athletic Association Hotel
1893 Venetian Gothic landmark with Cindy's rooftop bar overlooking Millennium Park. Barack Obama, Chance the Rapper, Bill Murray.
Bars & Pubs
Budweiser Brickhouse Tavern
Multi-level sports bar at Gallagher Way next to Wrigley Field with outdoor terraces and ballpark views.
The Cubby Bear
Iconic sports bar and live-music venue at Addison and Clark, directly across from Wrigley Field.
8-min walk
The Barn Hockey Bar
Hockey-themed bar 2 blocks from United Center, opened 2023 in the former Ogden space. 50 TVs, hockey memorabilia, air hockey, half a Zamboni in the wall. Named for Chicago Stadium ('The Barn').
The Barrelhouse Flat
A two-story cocktail destination in Lincoln Park, The Barrelhouse Flat features a lively beer and punch bar downstairs and an intimate craft cocktail lounge upstairs. Its Victorian-era aesthetic and inventive drinks make it a top post-game spot for fans heading back from the United Center.
Cindy's Rooftop
A glass-atrium rooftop bar on the 13th floor of the Chicago Athletic Association, with sweeping views of Millennium Park and Lake Michigan — patrons can even glimpse Lollapalooza from the terrace. A festivalgoer go-to.
Murphy's Bleachers Wrigleyville
Murphy's Bleachers across from Wrigley Field's bleacher entrance is the most storied sports bar in Wrigleyville, a summer institution where Cubs fans have been warming up before games and lamenting losses after for generations. The rooftop offers a partial view of the Wrigley outfield, and the massive outdoor patio is a sea of Cubbie blue on game days. Murphy's is to Cubs fans what the Shark Tank is to hockey — a place with a physical and emotional identity inseparable from the team.
Restaurants
Fan Eats
Big Star Wrigleyville
Popular taco restaurant and bar on Clark Street near the ballpark with an extensive bourbon program.
Fan Eats
Hattie B's Hot Chicken
Nashville-style hot chicken restaurant at Gallagher Way, adjacent to Wrigley Field.
Fan Eats
Smoke Daddy Wrigleyville
Barbecue restaurant inside Hotel Zachary serving smoked ribs, brisket and pulled pork steps from Wrigley.
5-min walk
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Billy Goat Tavern & Grill (West Side)
Madison Street outpost of the world-famous Billy Goat Tavern, ~5-min walk from United Center. Original Billy Goat opened 1934 near old Chicago Stadium — deep Blackhawks roots, SNL 'Cheezborger' fame.
Fan Eats
Acanto
An Italian restaurant directly across from Millennium Park with housemade pastas and stone-oven pizzas — named in FOX 32's near-Lollapalooza dining guide for its location steps from the festival.
Fan Eats
Alinea
Grant Achatz's three-Michelin-starred temple of molecular gastronomy in Lincoln Park. Multi-course tasting menus that defy convention — edible balloons, tableside dessert paintings, and dishes that challenge every sense. One of the most important restaurants in America.
Things to Do
Things to Do
Chicago Architecture River Cruise
Cruise the Chicago River past 50+ iconic buildings as expert docents narrate the story of the city that invented the skyscraper — consistently rated Chicago's #1 tour.
Attraction
Wrigley Field Rooftops Experience
The privately owned rooftop buildings along Waveland and Sheffield Avenues — directly across from Wrigley Field — offer one of baseball's most unique spectator experiences, with grandstand views into the ballpark from above the outfield walls. Rooftop clubs include food, open bars, and the intimacy of watching a Cubs game from a building that's part of the Wrigleyville neighbourhood itself. It's a completely different — and perfectly Chicago — way to experience America's most beloved ballpark.
Attraction
Guaranteed Rate Field
Guaranteed Rate Field on Chicago's South Side is the gritty, passionate home of the White Sox and features one of baseball's most beloved quirks — the original exploding scoreboard that bursts with fireworks after every home run. South Side faithful are among baseball's most loyal fans and the rivalry with the Cubs gives every interleague series a city-wide electric charge. The stadium's unpretentious atmosphere is a refreshing contrast to Wrigley's tourist polish.
Things to Do
Chicago Lakefront Trail
Chicago's 18-mile Lakefront Trail along Lake Michigan is one of the world's great urban outdoor experiences, giving sports travelers a spectacular morning run or bike ride with views of the downtown skyline that serve as the ultimate pregame warm-up. The trail passes within sight of Soldier Field and Guaranteed Rate Field, and the Navy Pier section is among the most photographed urban running routes in America. Athletic sports fans who run the lakefront before a Chicago game bond with the city in a way that no stadium tour can provide.
Attraction
Soldier Field Tour
Soldier Field on the Chicago lakefront has hosted Bears games since 1924 and is one of the NFL's most historically significant venues, with its distinctive Roman colonnade and sweeping Lake Michigan views. Game-day tours and the surrounding Museum Campus make it a cultural destination as much as a sports venue. A Bears game at Soldier Field in October, with the lake wind howling, is one of the most primal NFL experiences available.
Attraction
United Center
The United Center is the House That Michael Jordan Built, home to six NBA championship banners, three Stanley Cup championships, and a bronze Jordan statue outside the west entrance that draws pilgrims year-round. The arena's West Side location and dual-sport tenant history make it one of the most legend-drenched buildings in American sports. A Bulls playoff game here, with the Jordan statue lit up at night, is one of sports travel's most iconic experiences.
Plan Your Trip to Wrigley Field
Wrigley Field in Chicago is tracked across 0 events and seats 41,649 fans. Here's how fans build a trip around it:
- Anchor Event: Use the event cards below to select your next anchor date.
- Celebrities Tracked Here: Bill Murray, Eddie Vedder and others appear in linked venue sightings.
- Post-Event Path: Continue into Chicago and Chicago hotspots for food, bars, and stay options.
Celebrity Sightings at Wrigley Field
Sources & References
Structured facts on this page (capacity, opening year, architect, ownership) are compiled from public reference databases and verified against venue coordinates.
Frequently Asked Questions About Wrigley Field
Bill Murray, Eddie Vedder have been spotted at Wrigley Field.
Wrigley Field has a capacity of 41,649 people.
Wrigley Field opened in 1914. It was designed by Zachary Taylor Davis.
Chicago Cubs plays home games at Wrigley Field in Chicago.
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